The driving & hard-swingin' big band sounds of Count Basie, Jay McShann, & Tadd Dameron are celebrated in this special show, including highlights from the group's upcoming album release, "The Magic Continues!"
Comprised of musicians that hail from all across the region (representing Tri-C, Cleveland State University, Youngstown State University, Slippery Rock University, Duquesne University, Ohio State University, and the University of Cincinnati), the esteemed East-Central Jazz Educators All-Star Big Band makes their roarin’ return to BLU with “The Magic Continues!”
Transcribed and orchestrated for the ECJE All-Star Big Band by co-director & lead alto saxophonist, Dr. Kent Englehart, the program will showcase the music of Count Basie, Jay McShann Big Band with Charlie Parker, and Tadd Dameron’s compositions & arrangements penned for Count Basie, Coleman Hawkins, Illinois Jacquet and Dizzy Gillespie!
Join us for this very special evening at BLU Jazz+ with the return of this incredible group of top-notch players - get your tickets today!